Chifley Albury

... Amazingly, we managed to finish the ride 10 minutes before the cut off time and got our AUDAX cards signed as completed, avoiding the dreaded 'DNF' (Did Not Finish). Sure, everyone else finished well before us and most of them were twice my age, but completing the distance in the time given was a huge achievement for me and I was so happy to have done it! (And grateful for Erin's help!)<br><br>You'd think the day was almost over given how much I've written, but it ...

... police occured.<br><br>We then spent a few hours at Beechworth, an historic little town which still has an operating telegraph station. We went on a scenic drive along the gorge (which was quite narrow with our big bus!)<br><br>After we headed down to the town of Bright and then into Mount Beauty, stopping at the overlooks of the town.

... a lovely night,also with some cake,milo's,and a movie! In the morning we packed down the caravan and headed to the main street.We went to 'The Famous Beechworth Bakery'(as mum calls it) to have lunch.After a few minutes dad carried on and did a bit of drawings.Mum, Marc and I went to the Beechworth Honey shop.The three of us went on a tour at the shop.We also bought a jar of Grey Ironbark.At the end we wondered around the town and headed to a new place

... with many of the brands found in supermarkets. After this, I drove to Wodonga and camped in Lake Hume Caravan Park. A few weeks ago I mentioned Jason and his family, who I met out near Portland. Yesterday I was setting up my tent in Lake Hume when I heard a shout of 'Hey, science teacher!' I turned around, and lo and behold, there was Jason!! I don't believe in coincidences at all, (all coincidences are actually engineered by God), but it still surprises me how well He ...

... We all take a turn in the bath warm water. Back at the house, we try roo meat for the first time. What a feast!Saturday is a double-date! Brad and Bronwym take us for a whirlwind tour through different vineyards in the area as well as a tour of a olivery and a cheese market. 

Bus to Albury. SO HOT! Theres a major heat wave going through Aus right now. Temps in the 105-110 range where I am. It makes walking any sort of distance with a backpack pretty unfun. I did basically nothing in Albury, got in about 9 pm, left around 11 the next morning. To be honest, it didnt seem to have much to offer and I had no desire to stick around longer than I had to.

We are getting ready to leave for Costa Rica. Before we go, we have to pack our suitcases. We have to bring colouring in and Christmas presents. We need clothes and swimmers and our toothbrushes and toothpaste and our washbag. Tomorrow we will be driving to Melbourne after school and we will stay in a hotel. In the morning we will go to the airport and fly to Los ...

Von Mui Ne(Vietnam) sind wir am 25. 11. mit dem Bus 5 Stunden zurueck nach Saigon gefahren. Am naechsten Tag mit dem Flieger 2 Stunden nach Bangkok und am folgenden Tag 10 Stunden nach Sydney geflogen. Einen Tag spaeter, also am 29. 11., haben wir uns wieder in einen Bus gesetzt und sind 7 Stunden nach Albury zur Babsi geduest. Die Reise war recht angenehm, obwohl es doch ...

... down to the mowing of the outside lawns and gardens, was quite impressive. Congratulations to the volunteers of Jindera. After going back to the van for lunch (grrrrr!) we set off to circumnavigate the Hume Weir. Talking to Margo last night provided a hint to visit the old Tallangatta - and we did. A very interesting experience - there are still some signs of the old town, abandoned ...

... asked, "Can you please help me?" Not much of a rebel, she replied that we were instructed not to let go of our horses. Good grief! "I'm sure he will be fine for 10 seconds while you get my foot loose!" She relunctantly let go of her horse, unhooked my shoe from the stirrup, and I happily climbed out of the manure. For the second time in my life let me say this, " I am not riding any more horses!